For our annual service project, members of the Portland OR chapter of the Real Estate Staging Association (RESA) and other local home stagers recently transformed the homes of two deserving families. We selected Raphael House of Portland to work with, a non-profit organization that provides families escaping domestic violence with emergency shelter, ongoing housing support and many other vital services. [Read more…]

Woodstock, GA July 11, 2012: A “Boob-B-Q” will be held in Woodstock Park at City Center on Wednesday, July 25th from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM with all proceeds going to the Susan G. Komen 3 Day Walk for a Cure. RESA Atlanta will be sending a team of five women to the 3 Day, each tasked with raising $2300 to participate! The funds raised at this event will help team members reach their goal… and we are well on our way with only $7000 to go!

The five team members are all active participants in the RESA Atlanta Chapter and include: Paige Earles, Kathryn Shell, Jannis Vann, Elizabeth Robinson and Amy Powers. [Read more…]

The RESA Atlanta Chapter has joined the fight against breast cancer and will be participating in the Susan G Komen 3-Day Event in Atlanta October 19th – 20th, 2012. The 3 day, 60 mile walk is the boldest breast cancer event in history.

Not only do participants walk 60 miles over the course of 3 days, but each participant must also raise a minimum of $2,300. It’s a big commitment, which has an even bigger payoff. Proceeds go to Susan G Komen and the fight to end breast cancer forever. I’m so proud of our Chapter’s commitment to such an amazing cause! The RESA Atlanta 3-Day Team consists of 5 Chapter Members; Amy Powers (Team Co-Captain & RESA Atlanta Technology Chair), Paige Earles (Team Co-Captain & RESA Atlanta President), Kat Shell (RESA Atlanta Secretary), Elizabeth Nelson (RESA Atlanta Membership Chair) and Jannis Vann (RESA Atlanta Program Chair), who have made a commitment to walk 60 miles over the course of 3 days and to raise a minimum of $2,300 each (Team total of $11,500). [Read more…]

The RESA Atlanta Chapter was contacted by Erin Moore, Senior Sales Coordinator at the Frazer Center. Erin handles securing donations and/or volunteers, and she also handles marketing for the center, as well as all things related to the special events held at the Frazer Center or the Cator Woolford Gardens.

Their most immediate need was assistance with the Pavilion located at the Cator Woolford Gardens, which is mainly used in conjunction with the approximately 80 weddings that take place in the Gardens each year. The Pavilion is primarily used by the Bride and Bridesmaids to get dressed and where family and friends of the Bride gather prior to the ceremony. Prior to RESA Atlanta’s involvement and contribution to the Gardens’ Pavilion, the property was very sparsely furnished with mismatched pieces. Basically, the furnishings consisted of folding chairs and 1 full length mirror.

Erin asked RESA Atlanta to donate furnishings and stage the Pavilion to enhance the look and appeal of the facility, create a warm and comfortable space, which would improve their guests’ experience; ultimately increasing the amount of events scheduled each year at the Cator Woolford Gardens and increasing the funds contributed to the Frazer Center and its programs for underprivileged children and adults.

The RESA Atlanta Chapter donated the following furnishings to create a warm and inviting space, which has greatly enhanced the experience of guests at the Cator Wooldford Gardens.

3 Rugs

7 Art

Tablecloth

Fireplace Screen

12 Accessories

1 Full Length Mirror

Bathroom Accessories for 2 Bathrooms

Decorative Pillows

RESA Atlanta Chapter Members involved in the event:

Paige Earles – Chapter President

Karen Dempskey – State President

Catherine Morrow – Chapter Treasurer

Lise Desormeaux – Chapter Vice President

In exchange for our donated furnishings and staging services, the RESA Atlanta Chapter received the following:

We permanently attached a plaque in the Pavilion, which states, “Furnishings and Staging Provided by the RESA Atlanta Chapter”.

We’re able to promote the event with before and after pictures and utilize those on our Chapter website and our business websites.

We will receive recognition in their marketing pieces, which include pictures of the Cator Woolford Gardens Pavilion.

Erin Moore and the Frazer Center Board Members were thrilled with results and very appreciative of the RESA Atlanta Chapter’s contributions!

Board Members said, “Wow, what a transformation. Thank you so very much!”. Erin Moore said, “The pavilion looks great! Thank you so much!”

The South Eastern Michigan RESA chapter is proud to announce that it is sponsoring a charity staging event to be held the last week of April. They will be staging a vacant house in Oakland County, Michigan during the week and then hosting two Staged Home Open Houses on the weekend. One is by invitation only and one is open to the general public. A Stager Garage Sale will be held in conjunction with this event and donations will be taken at the door to raise money for a local charity. [Read more…]